Plant Growth Chamber

               This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart  12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

                (ii) The solicitation number is 12305B23Q0232 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

                (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-04.

                (iv) See attached document (Specifications).

                (v) USDA ARS requires a contractor to provide a Plant Growth Chamber per the Specifications attached.

                (vi) Place of delivery and acceptance: 10300 Baltimore Ave Bldg. 010A, Beltsville, MD 20705.

                (vii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

                (viii) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

(a)          Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (Quote on company letterhead) detailing the description per the Specifications and valid for at least 30 days after receipt of quote.

(b)          Submit SAM.gov UEI# with quotation.

(c )         Place of Manufacture of Item

(d)         If you are submitting an item that you deem "Equal" to the brand name item,  you must fill out 452.211-71 Equal Products Offered. (NOV 1996) AND 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. (AUG 1999) on the attached Contract Terms and Conditions.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation by the deadline will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

                (ix) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.

                (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

                (xi) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment:

Contract Terms and Conditions

                (xii) Quoted prices must include all applicable costs including FOB Destination shipping costs.

                (xii) Quotes are due on 9/18/2023 at 9:00 AM PDT by email to Elizabeth Wilson at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov. (Must include the Notice ID in the Subject Line)

                (xiv) Elizabeth Wilson may be reached at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 9/15/2023 by 9:00 AM PDT.